Show us your.......newbie progress!

[Justinslow]

Haven't been out for a few weeks again, but got out yesterday for a quick spin 16 miles in the time I had available. Had a bit more time today, so managed a 41 miler @16.4 mphhttps://www.strava.com/activities/231555893
The first 20 was at over 20 mph average.......with a rather good tail wind! However I had to come home so the 20 back was into a headwind, that was a bit different.
The ride was pretty good overall, felt good, although the legs didn't seem to have much umph! But I suppose nobody said doing biggish rides was going to be easy. I had actually eaten properly before this ride unlike my last 40 miler, and took a couple of nibbles with me aswell, makes all the difference. My legs aren't too stiff now given my relative lack of riding lately so pretty pleased with that!

 

[Big_Dave]

Well it's been 9 days since i last rode the bike which seems like forever, can't wait ti get out again, probably give it a go tomorrow, then it's the festive 500 (308 in proper units) it'll be an epic failure attempt but I will at least try

 

[BrianEvesham]

Right;
Kids at Mother in laws. Check.
OH out shopping. Check.
Not Raining. Check.
No excuses. Check.

Time for a ride

http://www.strava.com/activities/231783383

Felt great to be back out on the road again, happy with the avg as it was quite blowy (and so was I !).

Yes I know it wasn't far but you know what I say.................

 

[Jody]

My first year progress having had over a decade out the saddle.

Done over 700 miles, which is over 700 miles more than last year. Most of the miles were off road. Lost a tenth of my weight (sound better than saying 16lbs) and feel a bit fitter than when I started. Also spent more money than I dare tell her indoors

 

[morrisman]

Still got 38.18 miles to do to reach this years 4500 mile target or possibly 41.92 miles to get to 6000 miles recorded 'since records began in May 2013'. But it is too cold and too windy

 

[Justinslow]

Still got 38.18 miles to do to reach this years 4500 mile target or possibly 41.92 miles to get to 6000 miles recorded 'since records began in May 2013'. But it is too cold and too windy

Actually here in suffolk it's been a balmy 12 degrees today and dry but very windy.

 

[Stonechat]

Was please with how I coped with yesterday's hills

The hairpin of Combe Lane at 20% was the worst. but finished the hill no totally finished like the first time and even able to immediately cycle on to the next hill
I am thinking about next years Sportives and may do New Forest Spring one - about 80 miles and still thinking of the Surrey Legs of Steel in Spetember. Think there is time for one or two more"!

 

[Stonechat]

Still got 38.18 miles to do to reach this years 4500 mile target or possibly 41.92 miles to get to 6000 miles recorded 'since records began in May 2013'. But it is too cold and too windy

Like that since records began
I cycled a lot in the past but I have no records just memoriesDid quite a few rides in the 60 mile region, but no idea how much they added up to

 

[SpokeyDokey]

And still the rain continues - been a very wet month this part of Cumbria throughout December.

Drizzling away steadily at the moment and I can't remember when it last wasn't raining - I don't mean the last day it didn't rain either. I literally mean when it last stopped raining - maybe 10-11 days back. Not sure.

Lovely part of the world but a couple of times a year this can happen - rain 'sets in' and just chugs away for days.

Cycling seems a distant memory & I've not been in the mountains for a few weeks now so getting stir crazy!

Enough whinging.

***

A day or so early but I don't enter the virtual on Xmas day and I am busy today so...

...have a great Xmas you fellow Newbies, I've enjoyed reading your travails throughout the year and look forward to doing so in 2015.

All the best. Happy ing!

Spokey

 

[Mo1959]

And still the rain continues - been a very wet month this part of Cumbria throughout December.

Drizzling away steadily at the moment and I can't remember when it last wasn't raining - I don't mean the last day it didn't rain either. I literally mean when it last stopped raining - maybe 10-11 days back. Not sure.

Lovely part of the world but a couple of times a year this can happen - rain 'sets in' and just chugs away for days.

Cycling seems a distant memory & I've not been in the mountains for a few weeks now so getting stir crazy!

Enough whinging.

***

A day or so early but I don't enter the virtual on Xmas day and I am busy today so...

...have a great Xmas you fellow Newbies, I've enjoyed reading your travails throughout the year and look forward to doing so in 2015.

All the best. Happy ing!

Spokey

...........and to you and yours Nick. Hope you have a lovely time.

My weather is coming out in sympathy....wet and breezy this morning. Suppose I should attempt a little exercise of some sort. Probably just a jog with the pooch I think. Tomorrow is looking perfect for walking. I'm having my Christmas on Boxing Day so might set off for a long walk tomorrow. It's barely to get above freezing all day but is to be sunny.

 

[Berk on a Bike]

Nothing doing ride-wise for the past few days, what with the wind and the rain. I've got a full card for the next few days too.

It's around now I go into my annual online purdah for the season. No social media and that includes forums. So I'd like to say to everyone have a very merry and safe Christmas, and I look forward to joining you all again in the new year.

 

[BrianEvesham]

Yes I'm normally off the net for a couple of days, busy with the family.
All the best to my newbie friends.
Merry Christmas.

 

[morrisman]

Milage target for the year 4500 miles

Milage for the year 4500.81 miles

 

[stevey]

Here is wishing all on CC a happy xmas and new year.

stevey

 

[Nigelnaturist]